SW4 0QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 0QL

SW4 0QL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 195 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.85 per 1,000 population. This SW4 0QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW4 postcode area, which has experienced 538 crimes and a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW4 0QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 0QL, encompassing approximately 7262 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 0QL area, explore the SW4 0QL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW4 0QL area, visit the SW4 0QL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)

SW4 0QL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Clapham Common South Side with total crimes: 50
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20

SW4 0QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3526.8534.62%
Violence and sexual offences354.8266.67%
Shoplifting324.82146.15%
Anti-social behaviour294.4161.11%
Other theft223.99175.00%
Public order133.03225.00%
Vehicle crime101.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38100.00%
Robbery50.83-44.44%
Drugs50.6925.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2615.831200.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.582000.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.890.00%
Shoplifting132.480.00%
Robbery91.790.00%
Other theft81.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Public order40.69300.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.55100.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Public order10.14-90.00%
Theft from the person10.14-96.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.77%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.85675.00%
Shoplifting314.270.00%
Theft from the person304.272900.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.130.00%
Other theft203.30900.00%
Vehicle crime192.750.00%
Robbery182.620.00%
Public order102.48900.00%
Burglary81.380.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.10-80.95%
Other theft20.55-90.91%
Public order10.28-83.33%
Theft from the person10.14-92.86%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2221.07-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences213.03-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour182.8950.00%
Vehicle crime172.4854.55%
Shoplifting152.34-16.67%
Theft from the person142.07-22.22%
Burglary121.9350.00%
Robbery101.65-28.57%
Public order61.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft60.8350.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2722.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.7217.39%
Theft from the person183.72-14.29%
Shoplifting182.48-43.75%
Robbery142.4855.56%
Public order121.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime111.6557.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.510.00%
Burglary81.24-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.100.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3223.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.300.00%
Theft from the person213.170.00%
Other theft182.890.00%
Public order102.480.00%
Burglary101.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.380.00%
Robbery91.240.00%
Vehicle crime71.240.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 20242
May 20241
April 202430
March 20241
January 202414
December 202318
November 202321

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202431
March 20244
January 202421
December 202327
November 202323

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202419
January 202417
December 202311
November 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
April 202420
March 20242
January 202422
December 202327
November 202318

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202418
January 202410
December 202314
November 20239

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
April 202424
January 202418
December 202312
November 202324

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
April 202431
January 202415
December 202318
November 202332

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 0QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clapham Common South Side
    Total50
    Shoplifting29
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clapham Common
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Pavement
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wilberforce Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Wingate Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Victoria Rise
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oaklands Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bromell'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 11. The Polygon
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cresset Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Wilderness Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Clapham Common North Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Long Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Rookery Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Alphonsus Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Venn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Stonhouse Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Offerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Rozel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Lydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Macaulay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Cedars Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Belmont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Francis Bentley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1